Updated March 19, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET

On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets (35-34) host the Orlando Magic (38-30) at the Spectrum Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 136-106 on Tuesday to tip off a season-long seven-game homestand. They led 96-88 entering the fourth quarter, and outscored the Heat 40-18 in the period to seal their ninth win in 12 games.

LaMelo Ball produced 30 points, 13 assists and six rebounds to lead the way, while Coby White tallied 24 points off the bench and Kon Knueppel added 22 points. Knueppel has the most 20-point games by any rookie since Victor Wembanyama in 2023-24 (41).

The Magic are coming off a 113-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, their second straight defeat after winning seven consecutive games. The group overcame an 18-point deficit to lead multiple times in the second half before falling down the stretch.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Desmond Bane scored 16 points and Jalen Suggs had 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Banchero registered his 24th double-double of the season, tied for the 14th-most in the NBA.

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The Magic and Hornets are meeting for the fourth and final time this season. Charlotte has won twice, though Orlando has taken 10 of the last 13 games overall.

How to Watch

Date: March 19

Time: 7 p.m. EDT

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Channel: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – Florida, FanDuel Sports Network – Southeast

Stream Magic at Hornets live on Fubo! (free trial)Betting Lines

Point Spread: Hornets -5.5

Money Line: Magic +180, Hornets -220

Over/Under: 227.5

NBA Odds via BetMGM

Jerseys

Orlando: Statement Edition (black)

Charlotte: Icon Edition (teal)

Source: LockerVision

Magic at Hornets Injury Report

Orlando: Anthony Black (abdominal), Wendell Carter Jr. (rib), Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Franz Wagner (ankle) are out.

Charlotte: Tosan Evbuomwan (two-way contract), PJ Hall (two-way contract), Liam McNeeley (G League assignment), Antonio Reeves (two-way contract) and Tidjane Salaün (calf) are out.

Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic:

Tristan da SilvaPaolo BancheroGoga BitadzeDesmond BaneJalen Suggs

Charlotte Hornets:

Kon KnueppelMiles BridgesMoussa DiabateBrandon MillerLaMelo Ball

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